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Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio

Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio(《聊齋志異》/《聊齋》/《鬼狐傳》/《聊斋志异》) is a literary masterpiece written by the famous Chinese literary figure Pu Songling. The book is divided into 12 volumes and contains 491 short classical Chinese novellas. Pu Songling, on the basis of inheriting the traditions of Wei-Jin supernatural tales and Tang-Song legends, achieved great success in the creation of classical Chinese novellas with his elegant writing and broad-minded sentiment. The book has thus become a classic work that is well-known to both men and women of all ages.

Stone Eeating: A Tale of Transformation and Solitude in Mount Laoshan: subtitle

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
The story of Wang Qinwen, a Daoist who consumed stones and pine nuts, and his journey from Mount Laoshan to his home and back to the mountains.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Daoism, Elderly Mother, Mount Laoshan, Return to Mountains, Unusual Diet, 龁石 1 Comment

Temple Demon: Mysterious Encounters and Supernatural Events

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Explore the eerie tale of Wang Qihou's encounters with a mysterious woman and a temple demon, leading to bizarre supernatural events.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Mystical Events, Strange Incidents, supernatural encounters 11 Comments

Judge Lu: Whispers of the Enigmatic Past

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Explore the supernatural transformations and miraculous events surrounding Judge Lu in this intriguing folklore.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags folklore, miraculous events, supernatural, transformations 9 Comments

Ying Ning: Chronicles of a Remarkable Woman

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Follow Ying Ning's journey through laughter, cunning tricks, and poignant longing in these chronicles of a remarkable woman.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Chronicles, Cleverness, Laughter, Longing, Remarkable Woman, strange tales 1 Comment

Nie Xiaoqian: A Tale of Love and Supernatural Encounters

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Explore the enchanting tale of Nie Xiaoqian, a love story intertwined with the supernatural, as Ning Caichen's life takes unexpected turns.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Chinese folklore, Ning Caichen, Romantic legend, Supernatural love story 9 Comments

Righteous Mouse: A Tale of Courage and Determination

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Read the inspiring story of a courageous mouse who stood up to a snake, showcasing determination and bravery in the face of danger.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Animal Courage, Courageous Mouse, Snake and Mouse 9 Comments

Earthquake: Unforgettable Incidents During Earthquakes and Wolf Encounters

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Read about the unforgettable incidents that occurred during earthquakes and a woman's encounter with a wolf in this article.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags extraordinary events, natural disasters, wolf encounter

Sea Lord: An Enchanting Encounter on a Mysterious Island

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Explore the captivating story of Zhang Sheng, who encounters the Sea Lord and a mysterious woman on an uninhabited island, leading to a life-changing encounter with a snake spirit.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Adventurous Tale, Enchanting Encounter, Mysterious Island, Snake Spirit 1 Comment

Ding Qianxi: A Tale of Hospitality, Kindness, and Transformation

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Follow the story of Ding Qianxi, a man known for his hospitality and transformation, as he helps those in need and receives unexpected kindness.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Hospitality, Kindness, strange tales, Transformation 2 Comments

Sea Big Fish: A Mysterious Phenomenon by the Seaside

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Discover the intriguing tale of the 'Sea Big Fish' and the strange appearance of mountains by the seaside during the Qingming Festival.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Mysterious Phenomenon, Qingming Festival, Seaside Mountains 1 Comment

Mr. Zhang, the Old Gentleman: A Tale of Revenge and the Water Demon

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Read the captivating story of Mr. Zhang, a Shanxi native who seeks revenge against a malevolent water demon after a tragic incident involving his daughter's dowry, and how he becomes revered as a water deity.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Chinese folklore, Dowry, Jinshan Temple, Old Gentleman, Revenge Story, Water Demon 1 Comment

Thunder God Vine: A Tale of Love, Sacrifice, and the Supernatural

2023-10-24 by Weird Tales
Explore the story of Water Mimosa, a plant with deadly poison, and the extraordinary events that unfold as it connects the lives of two families.
Categories Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Tags Love Story, Sacrifice, supernatural 2 Comments
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